The former Napoli boss' decision to make few changes in either the Europa League or Carabao Cup may have helped the west London outfit progress, but it has limited opportunities for Hudson-Odoi to make an impact.

Chelsea remain hopeful that Hudson-Odoi can be convinced to remain with the 2012 Champions League winners as he closes on the final 18 months of his current contract.

The progress of Jadon Sancho - who played alongside Hudson-Odoi in that Under-17 World Cup win - at Borussia Dortmund has seen him become a senior England international at just 18, with Gareth Southgate and the Football Association encouraging other youngsters to move abroad in pursuit of more minutes.

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Hudson-Odoi is certainly open to taking that route, though Chelsea would be more open to allowing him to leave on loan in January rather than cash in before his contract runs down.